It seems a bit cruel that sometimes the richer a volunteer experience is, the tougher the transition feels into life afterward. There are obvious reasons for this: we’re losing a unique community and work life [...]

What job is right for you? Do you have a specific picture in your mind—for example, director of an organization that transforms underutilized urban spaces into neighborhood-run farms (like Seattle’s Alleycat Acres)? Or do you [...]

How do you feel when you want to say no to someone? Think about at work and in your personal life—with people you just met, and people you’ve known for a long time. Is saying [...]

Do you know the larger direction you want to go in after volunteering? Or do you feel—like a lot of us—a little stuck between doing what you think the world needs, and doing what you [...]

How does it feel choosing your next step after service? Is it clear what you want to do? Or does choosing feel a little overwhelming? Maybe you think: I should do culinary school. Then, five [...]

How are you feeling after service? Are you feeling empowered daily with all the new experiences that deepened you and the wisdom you gleaned as a volunteer? More confident than ever and ready for [...]